NPR Names Government Liaison
“Marta McLellan Ross brings a distinguished history of work in public service and more than a decade of legislative experience to the role,” said John Lansing, NPR President & CEO. “She will leverage her public service expertise to explain the impact of our work to Members of Congress, particularly the vital work of public radio stations across the country in service to local communities.”
“I am honored to join NPR and contribute to its public media mission,” said McLellan Ross. “Growing up in a military family, studying in Alabama and Massachusetts, and now working in our nation’s Capital, I have always been drawn to NPR’s coverage of the nuances of the American story. NPR’s role is even more important now in fostering national dialogue and understanding. As a member of the NPR team, it will be a privilege to support public radio’s policy priorities and Member stations in explaining their service to and impact in local communities across the United States.”